Exterior Use Anchoring Cement (No. 1245)
10 lb · US · not yet reviewed
Short answer
Set / hardened: 10–30 minutes after application.
Working time ends: 10 minutes after application.
Used for structural applications, load-bearing bonds: elapsed time alone can’t confirm it’s ready. Inspect or test before loading.
Check that it has hardened fully before loading the railing or anchor.
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Stated times
- Working time ends10 minutes
- Set / hardened10–30 minutes
From QUIKRETE data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.
Conditions & fine print
- Stated conditions: Not stated in the data sheet
- Expands as it hardens. No time before load is published, so this site shows none.
- Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
- Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
- Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.
Questions
How long before Exterior Use Anchoring Cement (No. 1245) is set / hardened?
QUIKRETE states: Sets in 10 to 30 minutes. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.
How long is the working time for Exterior Use Anchoring Cement (No. 1245)?
QUIKRETE states: Mix only the amount that can be used in 10 minutes. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.